NTSB investigations: Continental 0-300 series, NC

68 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Continental 0-300 series. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
  WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'NC' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17022'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ERA26LA356Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 172G · Shelby, NCSep 5, 2026 · N3966L · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA260Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172G · Greensboro, NCThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.May 30, 2024 · N3687L · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA152Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Kinston, NCThe airplane’s impact with two deer while performing a takeoff at night.Mar 5, 2023 · N2527L · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA313Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Waxhaw, NCThe pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff in sufficient time to stop the airplane on the runway remaining. Contributing to the accident was the lack of airplane takeoff performance due to the pilot’s failure to assure that the carburetor heat control was in…Aug 2, 2021 · N3090U · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA176Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172F · Fayetteville, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent noseover.Apr 6, 2021 · N5424R · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA206Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Timberlake, NCThe student pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare with a tailwind, which resulted in a propeller strike.Mar 23, 2017 · N3947R · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA398Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172F · Oxford, NCThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions.Aug 14, 2014 · N8432U · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172B · Mt Olive, NCThe pilot's failure to adequately secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine for startup.Mar 22, 2014 · N8988B · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13CA393Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172E · Apex, NCThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent aircraft noseover.Aug 30, 2013 · N3513S · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Albemarle, NCThe student pilot's failure to remain clear of the airplane’s rotating propeller.Dec 2, 2012 · N8475U · Minor damageNTSB ERA13LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Indian Trail, NCThe pilot’s improper use of flaps for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to attain adequate climb airspeed and subsequent collision will trees during takeoff.Oct 20, 2012 · N2879U · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA545Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · East Bend, NCA total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Sep 1, 2012 · N377SP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Belhaven, NCA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Dec 4, 2011 · N2344U · Substantial damageNTSB MIA08CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Wingate, NCThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around.Aug 2, 2008 · N6026A · Substantial damageNTSB MIA08CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172E · Fair Bluff, NCThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect contaminated fuel, and subsequent loss of engine power.Dec 9, 2007 · N3699S · DestroyedNTSB MIA07CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Mooresville, NCThe inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot-in-command for his failure to remove all water contamination from the fuel system.Sep 7, 2007 · N6729A · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGlobe Swift GC1B · Southern Pines, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and the collapse of the landing gear.Nov 26, 2003 · N3210K · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA081Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Smithfield, NCThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.Apr 13, 2002 · N8458U · Substantial damageNTSB ATL99LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · Mt. Airy, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during landing and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point on the runway.Mar 30, 1999 · N7821X · Substantial damageNTSB ATL95LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Manteo, NCThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to touchdown at the mid-field point of the runway.Aug 12, 1995 · N3254C · Substantial damageNTSB ATL93LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Statesville, NCThe improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot. A factor in the accident was the carburetor icing conditions.Jun 24, 1993 · N7817X · Substantial damageNTSB ATL92FA108Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · Cherokee, NCThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft as a result of spatial disorientation. The lack of total flight time, and rain in the accident area were factors in the accident.May 24, 1992 · N8102X · DestroyedNTSB ATL92LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Concord, NCThe loss of engine power because of the formation of carburetor ice.May 1, 1992 · N5529T · Substantial damageNTSB ATL90LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Wanchese, NCThe pilot's premature, discontinued use of carburetor heat.Mar 3, 1990 · N3663L · Substantial damageNTSB ATL89LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Elkin Arpt., NCThe failure of the pilot to properly compensate for the gusty wind conditions during takeoff and the delay in his decision to abort the takeoff before colliding with trees. Contributing to the accident were the gusty wind conditions and the pilot's lack of…Apr 23, 1989 · N7908U · Substantial damageNTSB ATL89LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Lumberton, NCThe pilot had been flying about 45 minutes when he crashed short of the runway. He believed he departed with 16 gallons of fuel, based on fuel gauge readings. The wreckage examination failed to disclose any system problems. After the accident, only a small…Nov 13, 1988 · N993NA · Substantial damageNTSB ATL88LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Eden, NCThe student plt attempted to land in a farm pasture adjacent to his brother's farm. The airplane ldg gear 'dug in' on ldg, and the airplane nosed over. The student plt described the terrain as 'wet & soggy'. The student did not have an instructor's…Dec 2, 1987 · N8674U · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87LA197Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Fayetteville, NCDuring approach the pilot noticed that he was too high and fast for a normal approach. He reduced power and slowed the aircraft and increased the descent rate to attempt the landing. When he attempted to add power and arrest the increasing descent rate the…Jul 4, 1987 · N1162F · DestroyedNTSB ATL86FA001Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Chapel Hill, NCN2765U crashed shortly after making a low pass over a private air strip near Chapel Hill. The aircraft was seen in a nose high attitude prior to impacting a tree about 40 above the ground. The aircraft also collided with a power transmission line. The…Oct 1, 1985 · N2765U · DestroyedNTSB ATL83LA320Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Folkstone, NCThe plt reported that during takeoff, his seat slid all the way aft. When this occurred, he pulled the yoke aft & the acf entered a power on stall & crashed. Reportedly, the plt did not secure the seat before taking off.Aug 10, 1983 · N4245F · Substantial damageNTSB ATL80DLJ25Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Zebulon, NCOct 4, 1980 · N5389T · Substantial damageNTSB IAD79DKM12Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Spruce Pine, NCApr 17, 1979 · N8222L · Substantial damageNTSB IAD79FA015Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172 · Mt Airy, NCNov 21, 1978 · N3292L · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB IAD78FA100Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172C · Creedmoor, NCAug 30, 1978 · N8471X · Substantial damageNTSB IAD78FLJ20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · White Lake, NCJul 30, 1978 · N6055A · Substantial damageNTSB IAD77FLJ34Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Beaufort, NCAug 22, 1977 · N33867 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB IAD76FLJ03Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 172F · Burlington, NCJul 22, 1975 · N8845U · Substantial damageNTSB IAD75FLJ24Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172H · Roanoke Rapids, NCMay 2, 1975 · N3797F · Substantial damageNTSB IAD75DKM27Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Liberty, NCApr 23, 1975 · N7095T · Substantial damageNTSB IAD74DLJ31Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Farmville, NCFeb 21, 1974 · N1100F · Substantial damageNTSB IAD74DKM37Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Maiden, NCJan 22, 1974 · N8282B · Substantial damageNTSB IAD74DLJ30Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172G · Hamilton, NCJan 18, 1974 · N4642L · Substantial damageNTSB IAD74DKM21Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Asheville, NCOct 7, 1973 · N5970A · Substantial damageNTSB IAD73FKM34Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172H · Burnsville, NCApr 20, 1973 · N3872R · Substantial damageNTSB NYC72FLJ32Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Roper, NCApr 15, 1972 · N5799T · Substantial damageNTSB IAD71FLJ19Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Williamston, NCApr 10, 1971 · N1403Y · Substantial damageNTSB IAD71DLJ15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172G · Pantego, NCFeb 28, 1971 · N5899R · Substantial damageNTSB IAD71FLJ12Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172G · Wilmington, NCJan 28, 1971 · N4346W · Substantial damageNTSB IAD71DKM01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172G · Banner Elk, NCJul 8, 1970 · N4249L · DestroyedNTSB IAD70FKM09Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Mooresville, NCMay 15, 1970 · N2600U · Substantial damage